Boomerang Effect: Islamophobia and Mental Health in Academia4pm-6pmSSMU Building, Lev Bukhman room 2033480 McTavish(Metro Peel)This workshop is part of the event series Social Justice Days, presented by QPIRG-McGill. For additional information, visit the main facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/731712037038303/qpirgmcgill.org/socialjusticedaysBy reflecting on the work of afropessimists and Black liberationists, this workshop will critically analyze the institution of Islamophobia and how it operates within academic contexts. This workshop will first introduce Islamophobia, address the construction of Islamophobia as an infrastructure and explore how Islamophobia operates on an individual level. This workshop will highlight the racialization and politicization of Islam and Muslims and will analyze the role Islamophobia plays in mental health within Muslim communities.If you want to learn more about what Islamophobia is, how it affects Muslims, the different forms it takes, how it is commonly justified (such as through claiming censorship), and how you can be an ally and actively combat Islamophobia within your community, we encourage you to attend this workshop!About the facilitators: Rawda Baharun​: Born and raised in Alberta, U2 student in Psychology. Former Black Students’ Network at McGill President, Spoken Word Artist and active member of McGill’s Muslim community. Favourite television show is and always has been The Boondocks.Sarah Abdelshamy​: U2 student doing a Joint Honours in African Studies and World Islamic Middle East Studies. Very interested in issues of Islamophobia, particularly in the context of liberal democracies and the globalization of racism/discrimination, as well as topics relating to post-colonial literature, the diaspora, and gender issues.--Accessibility Info--All Social Justice Days events are free and open to the public. If you have any questions about accessibility, please call 514 398 7432 or email info@qpirgmcgill.org.The SSMU Building is wheelchair accessible, including automatic doors, bathrooms, and elevators. Gender-neutral washrooms are available on the 4th floor. Link to wheelchair access maps: http://qpirgmcgill.org/socialjusticedays/wpcontent/uploads/2014/01/Parking-Behind-SSMU-.pngWe will do our best to provide alternate lighting to avoid strong, fluorescent lighting overhead. There will be no intentional flashing lights at events. If you have any particular needs around lighting, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at 514 398 7432 or email info@qpirgmcgill.org, or find QPIRG staff and volunteers at events!Childcare will be available for all events with 24 hours notice; please call 514 398 7432 or email info@qpirgmcgill.org.Whisper translation from English to French will be available for all events with 24 hours notice; please call 514 398 7432 or email info@qpirgmcgill.org. La traduction chuchotée de l’anglais vers le francais sera disponible sur demande avec 24 heurs de pré-avis; apellez 514 398 7432 ou envoyez un courriel à info@qpirgmcgill.org.We will do our best to provide ASL interpretation for events with 72 hour notice. Please email info@qpirgmcgill.org to request.All of our events are scent free. This means that all attendees should refrain from using any scented products prior to the event or bringing them to the event, including (but not limited to) perfume, cologne, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairspray or gel, makeup, laundry detergent, fabric softener or lotion. Attendees should also be aware of any other scents they carry on them into the event, including the smell of smoke on clothes. This scent-free policy is put in place to minimize risk for people with environmental sensitivities. Scented products can be a cause of health issues, particularly for people with allergies and asthma. For more information on this policy: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/scent_free.html
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